Kansas City Highlights: Local Rules, Shutdown Showdown & MAGA AI

Just a few more things before the update for night owls, early birds and our beloved shift workers. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Politicos Support Troops

Kansas City-area lawmakers look into new VA copay requirements

The teams of Congressman Mark Alford and Sen. Jerry Moran said they are conducting their own research into new VA copay requirements after KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig reached out to them.

Another Peek At Process

What happens after Tuesday's recall election for Jackson County Executive Frank White?

The county charter lays out the procedure for replacing a county executive following a recall election like the one taking place Tuesday.

Street Talk Redux

Next Public Engagement Session Scheduled for Blue River Road

Public invited to submit questions in advance of the meeting

About Local Harvest

'We come for work': USDA rolls back migrant seasonal worker requirements for farmers

That's the message farmer Steve Bowlin shared with KSHB 41 agricultural reporter Ryan Gamboa after the USDA rolled back seasonal worker requirements for farmers.

Creative Local Solutions

Arts News: Reconciliation Services adds art and art programming to its community offerings - KC STUDIO

Reconciliation Services may not roll trippingly off the tongue, but the organization knows its mission well.

No Love From Celebs

Intimate real reason Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have split

Actress Kidman, 58, and country singer Urban, 57, have sensationally separated after 19 years of marriage and two children together.

Holy Land MAGA Deal?!?

White House Releases 'Comprehensive' Peace Plan For Gaza Strip

White House Releases 'Comprehensive' Peace Plan For Gaza Strip

Progressive Self-Destruction?!?

Fetterman: I'm not going to switch parties

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) says he's not going to switch parties, even though he doesn't agree with the threats by Democratic leaders in Washington to shut down the federal government thi...

White House Tech Trouble?!?

'National Embarrassment': Critics Rip Trump Over 'Disgusting' New Attack On Democrats

The president posted an AI-altered video of two Democratic leaders who met with him at the White House earlier in the day.

Windy City Warning

Illinois governor says troops could be deployed to Chicago as immigration agents patrol downtown

The sight of armed, camouflaged and masked Border Patrol agents making arrests near famous downtown Chicago landmarks has amplified concerns about the Trump administration growing federal intervention across U.S. cities.

Fundamental Internets Probs 

'Total internet blackout' in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities | CNN

Afghanistan woke up to a total internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of a crackdown on "immoral activities," sparking fears of further isolation for millions living under their increasingly harsh rule.

No Laughing Matter

A-list comedians face backlash for performing at Saudi Arabian festival

A comedy festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia has become a cultural flash point as major comedians face criticism for accepting seemingly lucrative deals to perform in a country that was virtually impossible to visit until 2019 and a pariah in much of the West for its human rights record

Lesson In 90s Nostalgia

She's Still All That: Rachael Leigh Cook & Freddie Prinze Jr. set to reunite in KC at JCCC

Catching up with Rachael Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. of She's All That ahead of their live event at JCCC.

Not Quite Pumpkin Spice Weather

Summerlike temperatures continue this week in Kansas City

The warm and dry conditions are sticking around through this week in Kansas City.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.